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UCLA researcher charged with destroying hard drive amid FBI probe
The culprit is a Chinese national on a J-1 nonimmigrant visa working as a researcher for UCLA.
September 1, 2020
Dark web: Child abuse, real-life blackmailing site DarkScandals seized
The infamous website DarkScandals was operating on the dark web as well as on the normal web.
March 18, 2020
Federal Agency that maintains secure communication for Trump got hacked
The United States’ federal defense agency is responsible for ensuring safe communications with many high profile people including Trump.
February 22, 2020
US Natural Gas-Compression facility cripples after ransomware attack
Another day, another ransomware attack - This time, hackers have hit critical infrastructure of the government of the United States.
February 19, 2020
Iranian hackers deface US government & African bank website
Iranian hackers are back in action and this time they have found targets in the US and Africa. Here's what happened:
January 6, 2020
Cyber attack cripples networks in city of Pensacola days after shooting
The city's Mayor Grover Robinson has acknowledged that an extensive cyber attack on Friday crippled several City services in Pensacola.
December 10, 2019
Spain’s biggest two go down in massive ransomware attacks
Earlier this week, two of Spain's largest companies were compromised by ransomware including countries biggest Cadana SER radio station.
November 6, 2019
Warning as small planes found vulnerable to hacking
The IT security researchers at Rapid7 have reported a critical vulnerability in the modern flight systems of small planes allowing hackers with physical access to take control of targeted aircraft.
August 1, 2019
Sim swapping hackers charged with stealing $2.5m worth of crypto
These hackers are part of the group called “The Community.” According to an announcement made by the U.S.…
May 13, 2019
FEMA leaks sensitive details of 2.3 million disaster survivors
The Department of Homeland Security’s Office of the Inspector General has released a report revealing that FEMA (Federal…
March 23, 2019